Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray |
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
- Compression straps: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 15in on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 3 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite): which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 carries 3L more than the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) (24L vs. 21L), while the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; if you want to travel lighter, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the better call.